ATI RN
Basics of Patient Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are desired outcomes of general anesthesia? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: General anesthesia aims for unconsciousness (A), pain relief (B), muscle relaxation (C), and depressed reflexes (E), not localized sensation loss (D) or mood alteration (F).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adolescent patient how to care for her acne. Which of the following is a recommended guideline?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Water-based products prevent oil buildup, aiding acne management.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is unable to perform basic self-care activities or activities of daily living. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: COPD limits energy for ADLs, supporting an activity intolerance diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is carrying out an order to remove an indwelling catheter. What is the first step of this skill?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand washing and gloving are first for infection control.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is scheduling ordered diagnostic studies for a patient. Which of the following tests would be performed first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fecal occult blood testing is non-invasive and done before barium or endoscopy.